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Group agrees to study geological survey move
Golden News
3/25/04

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The Colorado Geological Survey could be relocated to the Colorado School of Mines under a plan proposed by Rep. Ramey Johnson, R-Lakewood.

Johnson and Russell George, executive director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, have agreed to a study on the possible relocation of the Colorado Geological Survey, which is currently under the supervision of the DNR.

The CGS is responsible for mapping geologic properties within the state, including underground water supplies, landslides and mineral deposits. It has mapped about 20 to 25 percent of the state, officials said.

Johnson sponsored a bill to move the CGS to the School of Mines this legislative session.

“The cooperation and communication that I have had with the new director is creating a more inviting environment to look at all sides of this issue and all possibilities,” Johnson said in a press statement. “Ultimately, I believe we both want the same thing: a geological survey that is as productive as Coloradans deserve.”

Johnson said that other states have successfully moved their geological surveys to universities.

“Information compiled by the National Council of State Legislatures clearly shows that when surveys are moved to university settings, they have become more innovative and entrepreneurial,” she said.